Senior Retail Recruiter & Human Resources Generalist Date posted: November 1, 2026

Location:
Kanata, Ontario

Job type
Full-time, permanent, hourly and fully onsite Pay: $36.00–$45.00 per hour Annual equivalent: Approximately $74,880–$93,600 based on 40 hours per week

Job Description
AutoShack is expanding and requires an experienced Senior Retail Recruiter and Human Resources Generalist. We currently operate 13 Ontario retail locations, a distribution centre and Head Office, with more than 160 employees and further expansion planned. Recruitment will represent approximately 60% of this position. The main responsibility is keeping our locations staffed with reliable, capable and customer-focused employees. The recruitment workload changes regularly and may include numerous active job postings across multiple locations. The successful candidate must fill positions quickly without lowering hiring standards. The remaining responsibilities include employee relations, attendance, discipline, performance management, investigations, WSIB, documentation and Ontario employment compliance. This is not an administrative HR position. We need someone who takes ownership, communicates directly, stays highly organized and completes work without repeated follow-up. AutoShack’s Working Culture AutoShack is direct, practical and performance driven. We believe in clear communication, personal responsibility, strong attendance, measurable results and consistent workplace standards. The successful candidate must be comfortable handling difficult employee conversations directly, professionally and respectfully. This position supports AutoShack’s ownership, management team and business objectives while ensuring employees are treated fairly and Ontario employment requirements are followed. Responsibilities
- Manage recruitment from job posting through accepted offer
- Recruit store managers, assistant managers, sales associates, warehouse employees and Head Office staff
- Actively source candidates instead of relying only on incoming applications
- Manage numerous postings across multiple locations
- Conduct screening calls and structured interviews
- Identify candidates with strong communication, reliability, work ethic and sales ability




- Move qualified applicants through the hiring process quickly
- Follow up with candidates and close strong hires
- Complete reference checks, offers and onboarding
- Build pipelines for existing and future stores
- Track time to fill, offer acceptance and new-hire retention
- Provide management with a weekly recruitment report
- Support attendance, discipline and performance management
- Prepare warnings, improvement plans and termination documentation
- Assist with investigations, accommodations, WSIB and return-to-work matters
- Maintain complete and properly organized employee files
- Prepare HR procedures, forms and checklists
- Provide management with clear recommendations and next steps Mandatory Requirements Applicants must have:
- Minimum four years of hands-on HR experience in Ontario
- Minimum two years of direct recruiting experience involving hourly retail, warehouse or operational employees
- Proven full-cycle recruitment experience
- Experience managing numerous job postings across multiple locations
- Expert-level professional English, written and spoken
- Strong knowledge of the Ontario Employment Standards Act
- Working knowledge of the Ontario Human Rights Code, OHSA and WSIB requirements
- Experience with attendance, discipline, performance management and terminations
- Excellent organization, documentation and follow-up
- Ability to multitask and change priorities without losing details
- Ability to fill positions quickly with quality candidates
- Ability to work independently without constant supervision
- Ability to work onsite in Kanata five days per week
- Ability to travel to Ontario retail locations when required A Human Resources diploma, degree or CHRP designation is an asset. English and Work Quality Expert professional English is mandatory. Candidates must be able to conduct interviews, lead employee conversations,



advise managers and prepare accurate HR documents without requiring extensive editing. Written and verbal English will be assessed during the hiring process. Sloppy documentation, disorganized files, missed deadlines and repeated reminders from management are not acceptable for this position. Application Requirements Applicants must submit a transparent, professional résumé showing:
- Employment dates
- Ontario HR experience
- Recruitment responsibilities
- Types and approximate number of employees personally recruited
- Number of locations supported
- Experience managing high-volume recruitment Incomplete applications, unclear résumés and applications that do not meet the mandatory requirements will not be reviewed. Assessment Process Qualified applicants will complete a telephone screening and TestGorilla assessment covering professional English, recruiting judgment, Ontario HR knowledge, organization and attention to detail. Only candidates who demonstrate strong communication, recruitment ability, organization, Ontario HR knowledge and professional judgment will be invited to an interview. Schedule: Monday to Friday Work

location:
In person at AutoShack Headquarters in Kanata, Ontario Pay: $36.00-$45.00 per hour

Benefits:
- Dental care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kanata, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Application question(s):
- A store manager wants to terminate an employee for repeated attendance and performance problems, but the documentation is incomplete. Explain what information you would review and what you would recommend before proceeding.
- You have numerous vacancies across several retail locations. Some positions are urgent, several candidates require follow-up and two managers have not provided interview availability. Explain what you would do during the next three business days.
- You have an offer awaiting approval, four interviews to schedule, a WSIB deadline, an employee complaint and several incomplete employee files. Put these matters in priority order and explain why.

Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required) Language:
- English (required) Work

Location:
In person

📌 Senior Retail Recruiter (Kanata)
🏢 AutoShack.com
📍 Kanata